About the job
Are you an enthusiastic Engineer (BSc.) eager to contribute to the development of sustainable lightweight structures and the associated manufacturing technologies for composites? Are you looking to take the next step in your career or are you a recent graduate? Do you want to work in a high-tech environment equipped with state-of-the-art technology? If so, keep reading!
What will you do?
You will collaborate with a motivated team of colleagues to develop innovative construction and manufacturing concepts for lightweight and sustainable composite structures. Your responsibilities will include creating work instructions for manufacturing experiments such as press processes, welding of thermoplastics, or automated fiber placement of bio-based composite materials. Additionally, you will design tooling and molds, program robotic systems, and manage the processing, interpretation, and reporting of research results. At the start of your career, you will be paired with a mentor who will provide guidance and support.
What do you bring?
Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or Aerospace Engineering;
Affinity/experience with composite materials and associated manufacturing processes;
Experience with 3D CAD design software such as Catia or SolidWorks;
2-5 years of experience with composite materials and manufacturing processes is a plus;
Team spirit, results-oriented mindset, initiative, flexibility, and a sense of humor;
Excellent communication skills in Dutch and English.
What do we offer you?
Working at NLR means being part of a national and international high-tech environment. Collaboration and engagement are highly valued here. By granting you freedom and responsibility, you will be best positioned to achieve groundbreaking innovations. Would you like to develop both professionally and personally? NLR, as a learning organization, offers this opportunity with a training budget, a mentor, internal coaches, and strong ties with vocational schools, universities of applied sciences, and universities.
In addition to all of this, we offer you:
The chance to contribute to complex and socially relevant challenges;
Generous vacation and ATV days (a total of 45 for full-time employment) for a healthy work-life balance;
An end-of-year bonus of 8%;
A contribution towards your healthcare costs;
Additional paid parental leave;
